University of North Florida - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of North Florida

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

70.5%

Admission Difficulty for University of North Florida
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Moderate
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UNF is 70.5%. Its admission rate is the 35th lowest in Florida.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UNF and can you get accepted?

UNF is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 13,920 out of the 19,744 who applied were admitted.

University of North Florida typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.89. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into UNF?

71% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of North Florida you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.89 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1110 on the SAT
Score 21 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

UNF GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.89

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into University of North Florida?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into UNF are to have around a 3.89 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as UNF accepts 71% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at UNF is 3.89 on the 4.0 scale. 43% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #5 in Florida for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.9 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of North Florida students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	43.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	16.0%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	18.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	14.0%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	7.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	2.0%	Low
2.00 to 2.49	0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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UNF SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1010-1210

Applicants Submitting SAT

69%

SAT Scores for University of North Florida
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	520
Math 25th Percentile	490
Composite 25th Percentile	1010

SAT Scores for University of North Florida
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	620
Math 75th Percentile	590
Composite 75th Percentile	1210
Average SAT Score	1110

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of North Florida?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at UNF is 1110 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1010-1210. Students who get into University of North Florida score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers.. UNF ranks #26 in the state of Florida for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1110 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. UNF regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1010, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 910, but scores this low are outside the normal range. A competitive SAT score is very important as 69 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1110 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1110, you have around a 71% chance of being admitted. A 1210 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 82% chance of getting in.

University of North Florida admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1210 and Above	Good	>82%
1110 to 1210	Avg +	71%-82%
1010 to 1110	Avg -	56%-71%
910 to 1010	Reach	40%-56%
Less than 910	Low	<40%

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UNF ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

18-25

Applicants Submitting ACT

31%

ACT Scores for University of North Florida
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	17
Math 25th Percentile	16
Composite 25th Percentile	18

ACT Scores for University of North Florida
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	24
Math 75th Percentile	23
Composite 75th Percentile	25
Average ACT Score	21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into UNF?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to UNF is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 25. The school ranks #31 in Florida for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

31 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of North Florida.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into UNF for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 71% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 84% with a 25 ACT score.

University of North Florida admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25 and Above	Good	>84%
21 to 25	Avg +	71%-84%
18 to 21	Avg -	59%-71%
15 to 18	Reach	45%-59%
Less than 15	Low	<45%

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High School Class Rank

72% of University of North Florida freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 36% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of North Florida students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	14%
Top 25% of class	36%
Top 50% of class	72%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of North Florida admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	12,124	7,620	19,744
Accepted	8,716	5,204	13,920
Acceptance Rate	72%	68%	71%
Enrolled	1,853	1,280	3,133
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	21%	25%	23%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of North Florida is $30.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of North Florida and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of North Florida Application Requirements
Test Scores	Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of North Florida
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because UNF is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.89 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1110 on the SAT and 21 on the ACT will further lock in your application.